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Should Traffic Lights Be Abolished? (Ep. 454 Replay)

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The Benefits of Roundabouts

Almost all fatalities happen in intersections because of the conflicting traffic flows. The UK is swimming with roundabouts and their overall rate of traffic fatalities is well less than half the US rate. Red light cameras, for instance, have also been shown to make intersections safer by cutting down on the number of drivers rushing to make the light.

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